Liquor Licensing | Apply for a Liquor Licence in NSW & Liquor Licensing Laws
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The NSW liquor licensing laws provide a framework to enable a liquor licence to be issued for a range of hospitality, dining and entertainment activities. Whether you are setting up a new business and need to apply for a liquor license in NSW, to update your current liquor license, or simply need general information on liquor licensing laws, Szabo & Associates can help you with legal advice and services.
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Types of Liquor Licences in NSW | Liquor Licensing Laws
Under the new liquor licensing laws, there are 6 types of liquor licences in NSW:
1. Hotel liquor licence - these liquor licences apply to premises where the primary purpose is the sale and supply of alcohol, including accommodation hotels and small/large bars.
2. Club liquor licence - these liquor licences apply to registered clubs in NSW.
3. Packaged liquor licence - these liquor licences apply to liquor stores selling take-away alcohol only.
4. On-premises liquor licence - these liquor licences apply to a variety of purposes including accommodation venues, restaurants, catering services, vessels, tourism businesses, tertiary institutions, and public entertainment venues.
5. Producer/wholesaler liquor licence - these liquor licences apply to wine producers, brewers, distillers, and wholesalers. This allows wholesalers of alcohol to sell to other liquor licensees.
6. Limited liquor licence - these liquor licences allow alcohol sales for consumption on licensed premises such as functions, special events or trade fairs.
Recent Changes to Liquor Licensing Laws in NSW
The new liquor licensing laws were introduced on the 1st of July 2008. There was a comprehensive reform of liquor licensing laws after 25 years of multiple authorities, including the Casino Control Authority, the Licensing Court of NSW and the Liquor Administration Board. This resulted in the Liquor Act 2007, and the Liquor Regulation 2008 in NSW.
The new liquor licensing laws are now the responsibility of the Casino, Liquor and Gaming Control Authority (CLGCA) who perform casino, liquor and gaming machine regulatory and other decision-making functions on behalf of the government. It also has similar responsibilities for registered clubs. It is constituted by the Casino, Liquor and Gaming Control Authority Act 2007.
Liquor Licensing Laws for Buying or Selling a Bottle Shop, Pub, Restaurant or Hotel in NSW
We offer legal advice for the sale and
purchase of bottle shops, pubs (including poker machine entitlements), restaurants and hotels in NSW. Not only are
there issues with liquor licensing laws, but conveyancing and leasing
aspects of these transactions which are essential to seek legal advice
for.
We can also assist you with a variety of issues relating to liquor
licensing laws in NSW,
including applications to vary liquor licence conditions; re-definition
of premise boundaries for liquor licensing; removal and re-location of liquor licences; Community Impact Statements for liquor licences;
guidance and project management for applying for a new liquor licence as
well as objecting to the approval of a new liquor licence.
Arrange a consultation with an experienced solicitor to discuss liquor licensing laws.
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